Culture & Race

106: Patriarchy is perpetuated through parenting (Part 1)

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 23, 2020

In a candid interview with Dr. Carol Gilligan, we delve into the dynamics of perpetuating the patriarchal system through women’s interactions with men and the crucial role it plays in shaping the way we raise our children.

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SYPM 004: Conflicting cultures! with Dovilė Šafranauskė

By Jen Lumanlan | Jul 14, 2019

Discover how Dovilė Šafranauskė is bridging the gap between RIE parenting and Lithuanian culture while addressing family dynamics and her unique approach as a sensitive sleep coach at Miego Pelytes, influenced by natural baby sleep patterns

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093: Parenting children of non-dominant cultures

By Jen Lumanlan | Jun 23, 2019

Explore the vital discussion with Dr. Ciara Smalls Glover on the transfer of culture through parenting, teaching children about race and racism, and the delicate balance of fostering racial pride within non-dominant culture families, in this insightful episode.

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091: Do I have privilege?

By Jen Lumanlan | May 26, 2019

This episode is part of a series on understanding the intersection of race, privilege, and parenting.  Click here to view all the items in this series. Each time I think I’m done with this series on the intersection of race and parenting, another great topic pops up! Listener Ann reached out to me after she heard…

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089: Teaching children about issues related to race

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 29, 2019

We dive into the vital discussion of addressing slavery and the Civil Rights Movement with your child, offering insights from Dr. John Bickford on how to navigate these complex topics and a downloadable resource guide to help parents foster meaningful conversations.

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